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 Securing Windows Server 2008
Cloud Security, Password policies, Remote connection, Security, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 Administration, Windows Server Security
What is the best way to lock down and secure a Windows 2008 server? We want to block all remote connections and secure passwords and what not.

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ASKED: February 22, 2011  6:21 PM
UPDATED: June 14, 2011  1:32 PM
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Check out these 2 links, they have some great info on what you are looking for:

http://www.corelan.be/index.php/2008/04/18/securing-windows-server-2008-and-active-directory/

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=fb8b981f-227c-4af6-a44b-b115696a80ac&displaylang=en

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ANSWERED:  Feb 23, 2011  11:47 AM (GMT)  by TeachMeIT
 
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Take a look at this thread, initiated by <a href=”http://itknowledgeexchange.techtarget.com/profile/MelanieYarbrough/”>Melanie</a>:

<a href=”http://itknowledgeexchange.techtarget.com/itanswers/open-it-forum-what-are-suggestions-for-server-hardening/”>Open IT Forum: What are your suggestions for server hardening?</a>

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Check out this article on securing Windows services to prevent hacker attacks. This article has great information on building security for Windows and some tips on how to manage accounts using Windows Vista Firewall and disabling certain services and access. Hope this helps your organization.

SRond
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These are great recommendations. Thanks everyone.

TeachMeIT
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